Willis McGahee handles full work load at practice

Broncos running back Willis McGahee increased his work load to full participation at practice today, just three days after tweaking his hamstring in a loss Sunday to the Patriots.

That McGahee was able to handle the full work load in practice is a good sign as McGahee closes in on his first 1,000-yard rushing season since 2007. McGahee currently has 990 rushing yards, and he could break the 1,000-yard mark on Saturday at Buffalo against the team that drafted him in the first round in 2003.

McGahee played three full seasons for the Bills after sitting out his rookie year while recovering from a major knee injury suffered in his final college game.

McGahee has dealt with several injuries this year, including a broken hand, a sprained ankle and two minor hamstring injuries, but has missed only one full game.

Should McGahee pick up 10 rushing yards in the next two games, he will be the first Bronco to rush for 1,000 yards since Tatum Bell did it in 2006.

"He has been the perfect fit for us," offensive coordinator Mike McCoy said after practice today. "He's been the guy to grind it out for us, and he's exactly what you're looking for."


(denverpost.com)